Geopolitics Hits MICE: AITO Moves from Oman to Swi
The Specialist Travel Association (AITO) has just relocated its 2026 Overseas Conference from Muscat (Oman) to Montreux, Switzerland. The Reason “Fluctuations in regionalRead More
Portugal General Strike Sparks Travel Disruptions
Portugal is facing widespread travel disruption after major labour unions announced a nationwide general strike, impacting multiple sectors including transport, logistics, and publicRead More
Germany Removes Airport Transit Visa Requirement f
Germany has officially removed the Airport Transit Visa (ATV) requirement for Indian passport holders, allowing smoother international connections through major German hubs suchRead More
India’s Schengen Rejection Rate Rises Above Glob
India’s Schengen Rejection Rate Rises Above Global Average as Applications Surge India’s Schengen visa rejection rate has edged past the global average, highlightingRead More
Geopolitics Bites Back: The Iran War Chills Swiss
We are starting to see hard data on how the conflict in Iran is bleeding into European leisure markets. The KOF Swiss EconomicRead More
EOPOLITICS BITES BACK: HOW THE IRAN WAR IS CHILLIN
The numbers are now in, and they make uncomfortable reading for anyone selling Central Europe this summer. Two of Switzerland’s most authoritative economicRead More
Europe Builds a New Aviation Fortress
Europe Commission Closes Evidence Call on New Aviation Strategy The Data The Europe Commission closed its “call for evidence” (May 21) for aRead More
Rotterdam Turns Cruise Ship Hantavirus Outbreak In
MV Hondius, an expedition cruise ship, docked in Rotterdam over the weekend with a rare hantavirus outbreak aboard. Only 25 crew members andRead More
UK Parliament’s Tourism Inquiry Closes TODAY
The UK’s future tourism strategy is being written right now and today is your last chance to shape it. The Parliamentary Committee onRead More
European Tourism to Grow 3.6% in 2026, Outpacing R
The WTTC forecasts European travel and tourism will grow at 3.6% in 2026, compared to regional GDP growth of just 1% making tourismRead More